Dining

Polpetta Takes Meatballs on a Clever and Wholly Satisfying Culinary Journey

If you haven't been paying attention, conventional restaurants continue to be edged out by gimmicky concepts that focus more on customization than quality. Every day, it seems, we learn of a new build-your-own [insert popular food item here] place that puts the diner squarely in control of his or her culinary destiny.

By Douglas Trattner 10/10/2018

Food Features

Now Open: Sesame and Soy Asian Takeout in Tremont

Update: All systems are go for Sesame and Soy, a new Asian take-out and delivery concept in Tremont. *** (Original story 08/14/18): As bored pre-med students...

By Douglas Trattner Oct 11, 2018 2:18 pm

Scene and Heard: Scene's News Blog Bites sesame and soy asian takeout tremont

Souper Market Will Open in Former Tea House Noodles Spot on East 6th

In August, Tea House Noodles (1900 E. 6th St.) closed its doors after two decades in the business of feeding busy downtown commuters. It...

By Douglas Trattner Oct 11, 2018 11:23 am

Scene and Heard: Scene's News Blog Bites souper market soup

Coming Soon: La Plaza Taqueria at La Plaza Supermarket

In 2011, Adrian Ortega relocated his popular Mexican grocery from Lorain Avenue to Lakewood Heights Blvd., where he renamed it La Plaza Supermarket (13609...

By Douglas Trattner Oct 10, 2018 4:01 pm

Scene and Heard: Scene's News Blog Bites tacos la plaza mexican food

Cleveland ClusterTruck Food Delivery is No More (For Now)

ClusterTruck appeared to be on a tear. Since launching two years ago in Indianapolis, this tech-driven food-delivery startup added locations in Bloomington, Columbus, Denver,...

By Douglas Trattner Oct 10, 2018 9:42 am

Scene and Heard: Scene's News Blog Bites clustertruck food delivery

Ohio's Most Popular Halloween Candy in 2018 Won't Melt in Your Hand

When it comes to selecting Halloween candy (either to pass out to trick-or-treaters, or for in-home use), Ohio's preferred choice is apparently now M&M's....

By Laura Morrison Oct 8, 2018 4:13 pm

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New Ohio Festival Celebrates Craft Maple Syrup and Rare Maple Bourbon Barrel Aged Beers

Nate Bissell likes to call maple-bourbon-aged beers “some of the rarest beers on planet Earth.” And after listening to him explain how they’re made...

By Douglas Trattner Oct 8, 2018 1:59 pm

Scene and Heard: Scene's News Blog Bites bissell maple farm bourbon beer maple syrup

Now Open: The Grocery OHC in New Quarter Development

Update: Right on schedule, Rachel Kingsbury opens the second location of her popular Grocery concept today in Ohio City. The sunny spot is larger and more...

By Douglas Trattner Oct 5, 2018 9:22 am

Scene and Heard: Scene's News Blog Bites the grocery quarter ohio city

Gonzalo and Lilliana Egozcue are the Couple Behind Your Favorite Spoonfuls of Gelato Across Cleveland

If you've savored a post-meal swirl of gelato at your favorite neighborhood Italian restaurant, chances are good that it came from Gonzalo Egozcue's petite Old...

By Douglas Trattner Oct 3, 2018

Food Features

Poison Berry Bakery on Larchmere to Close after Holidays

After a solid year-and-a-half run, the owners of Poison Berry Bakery have decided to wind down the business. Jen and Jon Regan announced that...

By Douglas Trattner Oct 2, 2018 9:52 am

Scene and Heard: Scene's News Blog Bites poison berry bakery larchmere

After 22 Years, a Changing of the Guard at Johnny Mango

While combining foods from Mexico, the Caribbean and even the Far East on a single menu might sound ill-advised, nobody can argue with the...

By Douglas Trattner Sep 27, 2018 9:45 am

Scene and Heard: Scene's News Blog Bites johnny mango ohio city

The Dinerbar on Clifton Marries Favorites From Its Predecessor With Delightful New Offerings

During a phone call, owner Perry Drosos confirmed my own personal observations regarding the premium for seats at the newly opened Dinerbar on Clifton, the...

By Douglas Trattner Sep 26, 2018

Dining Lead

Sorry, Fellas. Tilted Kilt Pub & Eatery Has Closed

After a surprising six-year run, Cleveland’s Tilted Kilt has closed. The “breastaurant” featured plaid-skirted and bikini-ed “Kilt Girls” who served up chicken wings, fish...

By Douglas Trattner Sep 25, 2018 5:31 pm

Scene and Heard: Scene's News Blog Bites tilted kilt panini's

Lilly Handmade Chocolates Now Open in New Location in Old Brooklyn

Update: It may have taken a little longer than expected — and, honestly, when isn't that the case when talking about a new restaurant...

By Douglas Trattner Sep 25, 2018 2:15 pm

Scene and Heard: Scene's News Blog Bites lilly handmade chocolates

Bourbon Legends Boxcar Tour Bound for Cleveland

The Bourbon Legends Boxcar Tour is like a politician’s whistle-stop tour but in place of empty promises there is delicious American whiskey. The unique...

By Douglas Trattner Sep 24, 2018 2:54 pm

Scene and Heard: Scene's News Blog Bites Jim Beam Maker’s Mark Knob Creek Basil Hayden’s bourbon

Chef Jeff Fisher to Open Salted Dough Artisan Pizza in Broadview Hts.

Chef Jeff Fisher, long of Crust and Touch Supper Club, will open his own restaurant in Broadview Heights. When it opens in late October...

By Douglas Trattner Sep 19, 2018 1:18 pm

Scene and Heard: Scene's News Blog Bites jeff fisher salted dough

Murano Modern Italian Fills a Niche for Reasonably Priced Italian Fare Downtown

Fried calamari? Check! Margherita flatbread? Check! Chicken Caesar salad? Check! Pasta with vodka cream sauce? Check! Diners who visit will not stumble upon Cleveland's most...

By Douglas Trattner Sep 19, 2018

Food Features

Fat Head's Brewery to Launch Whole Hog Sundays

Going whole hog, apart from being a blast, is no easy feat. That might be why no barbecue restaurants in town offer it on...

By Douglas Trattner Sep 13, 2018 10:30 am

Scene and Heard: Scene's News Blog Bites heath riles matt cole fat head's bbq

10th Annual Lakewood Chocolate Walk Returns Oct. 25

Slated to take place from 6 to 9 p.m. on Thursday, Oct. 25, the 10th Annual Lakewood Chocolate Walk will provide participants with the opportunity...

By Jeff Niesel Sep 13, 2018 9:14 am

Scene and Heard: Scene's News Blog Bites Lakewood Chocolate Walk

CHA Spirits and Pizza in Ohio City Will Close for Good This Saturday

The second iteration of Cha Spirits and Pizza, which opened in Ohio City last December, will close for good this coming Saturday, Sept. 15....

By Vince Grzegorek Sep 13, 2018 9:06 am

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First Look: Bookhouse Brewing, Opening this Weekend in Ohio City

Partners Luke Brevoort and Vaughn Stewart are putting the finishing touches on Bookhouse Brewing (1526 W. 25th St.), a neighborhood brewery and taproom located...

By Douglas Trattner Sep 12, 2018 10:12 am

Scene and Heard: Scene's News Blog Bites Vaughn Stewart Luke Brevoort bookhouse brewing

Koko Cafe is One of the Best Additions to Cleveland's Asian Dining Scene

In a single day I devoured lamb kidney kebabs in University Circle, beef curry dumplings in Asiatown, and leftover Singapore noodles that had been lingering...

By Douglas Trattner Sep 12, 2018

Dining Lead

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